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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.60, 15,004.18 and 4,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.60, 15,004.18 and 4,159.45 is: 6,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.60 : 15,004.18 = 4,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.60/15,004.18 = 4,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.60x = 15,004.18 × 4,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.60x = 62,409,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,409,040.68/10,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.66

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